Heatwave was not Je’Von Evans’ night.
WWE NXT Heatwave 2025 took place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts. The event streamed live on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix internationally, and fans were treated to quite a show.
Je’Von Evans got another chance to get his hands on the NXT Title as he faced Oba Femi in Massachusetts. He got this by beating Trick Williams a couple of weeks ago on NXT. This match was understandably the main event of the night.
This match had a big fight feel as they received great ring introductions. They got going in a big way as fans were incredibly hot for the contest. Oba Femi beat his challenger down as Je’Von Evans sold every single one of his moves.
After he brutalized Evans, Oba pushed him to the ground with a submission to slow down his bouncy opponent. Fans cheered and chanted for both Superstars as the match continued, especially as Evans got back on his feet and fought on.
The Young OG kept kicking out of everything The Ruler threw at him. Oba Femi didn’t let that stop him, as he continued to pick Je’Von Evans apart. After soaking in a ton of punishment, Evans came back to hit a few moves, including a splash, but he already had so much taken out of him.
Oba Femi kicked out after a second frog splash from Je’Von Evans. Then he smashed his challenger with a lariat off a German suplex to go ham in the corner with a few shoulder tackles. Evans hit an RKO, but then he caught Evans in the air with a spear for a two count. Fans chanted “this is awesome,” as they went into the final stretch.
The referee was taken out and Evans nailed an RKO followed by another off the top rope. He got the pinfall, and a referee slid in to count, but then the original official jumped up and caught Oba Femi’s foot under the rope, so the pin didn’t count. Fans chanted “bullsh*t” as Oba lifted Evans up in the ring and threw him through the announce table on the floor. Then he got Evans back in the ring with a Fall From Grace for the win to retain.
We will keep our eye on the NXT Title scene. Things are likely to be very interesting as WWE’s developmental brand continues.
What’s your take on how NXT booked their main event for Heatwave? Who should be next in line to challenge? Let us know what you think in the comments section!
